United Way of Northwest Vermont – Volunteer Connection Listings
Week of April 30, 2018
By Sue Alenick, United Way Volunteer Columnist
LEND A HAND. VOLUNTEER – United Way of Northwest Vermont’s mobile-friendly Volunteer Connection connects you to hundreds of local volunteer needs. Search by age, date, county, interests or causes that are important to you. Stay connected to community needs. Go to www.unitedwaynwvt.galaxydigital.com or contact us at volctr@unitedwaynwvt.org or 860-1677.
MARATHON – It’s Vermont City Marathon & Relay time again, and RunVermont is looking for corporate groups, non-profit groups, sports teams, students, church groups and families to help make this 30th annual event a great success. Shifts are available throughout May and on race day May 27th. Volunteers receive an official t-shirt and a ticket for Lake Monsters opening day! Contact Chuck Spear at 863-8412 or email volunteer@runvermont.org.
POLLINATOR DOCENTS at Rock Point are volunteers who help maintain the pollinator meadow and demonstration garden, and serve as it tour hosts and educators. Must commit to a weekly 2-3 hour shift from April through October and less often from November through March. Training is required. Contact Jackie Arbuckle at 482-5367 or JackieVT@gmail.com.
ON THE RUN – Girls on the Run, Vermont is gearing up for its 5K run on June 2nd at Champlain Valley Expo to celebrate the girls who will be completing their 10-week session of Girls on the Run programming. Anyone can volunteer to help with the event, and volunteers are welcome year-round. Contact Sally Malay at events@girlsontherunvermont.org.
SPRINGTIME AT SHELBURNE – Shelburne Museum invites volunteers to help celebrate Mother’s Day at the Museum by assisting with crafts, greeting and directing visitors, helping to set up and take down for activities and performances, and more. And while you’re there, enjoy outdoor live music, tour the special “In the Garden” exhibition, stop by the plant sale, and meet and greet Sesame Street’s beloved Muppet Elmo! Contact Katharine Noiva at 985-0865 or email for this and other volunteer opportunities at volunteer@shelburnemuseum.org.
JOIN THE PARADE – Essex Parade Committee is planning is Memorial Day Parade to take place on Saturday, May 26th. They are in need of individuals and groups of volunteers to marshal and walk with the parade, help with parade lineup at the Fairgrounds, set up and clean up, help with parking, and other more. Contact Caroline Ashley at 878-4671 or email essexparade@gmail.com.
MAKE IT SPECIAL – Special Olympics Vermont is planning the 2018 Summer Games to be held on June 2 at UVM’s Patrick Gym. They need help with Bocce and Basketball venues and will welcome volunteers from age 15 and up. Contact Kaila Krouse at 863-3911 or email kkrouse@vtso.org.
A HEALING PLACE – After 2 years of construction, The Healing Garden at the UVM Medical Center will reopen this year. The garden will serve as a tea and herb garden with new raised cedar beds and fresh soil. Volunteers are needed for spring planting in early May, ongoing light maintenance and weeding, and harvesting herbs and tea-making. Flexible scheduling. Contact Lisa Hoare at 847-3833 or email Lisa.Hoare@uvmhealth.org.
Megan Bridges, 861-7822 or megan@unitedwaynwvt.org